A joint industry project on jacking system maintenance and inspection has resulted in a new DNV GL Recommended Practice. This provides guidance to ensure the correct and safe functioning of rack and ...

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has been notified by Friede & Goldman Marketing BV (F&G) to temporarily suspend construction of its rig jacking systems. Arising from the recent accident during ...

A serious accident on a jack-up rig being built at a Singapore yard on Monday has apparently led to the suspension of work on rigs being built to a similar proprietary design in China. US-based rig ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Friede and Goldman, Ltd. (F&G), a naval architecture and marine engineer firm located in Houston, has confirmed that Siemens jacking control system is approved for use on ...

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The first two rigs — one for Noble and another for Seadrill — are about to begin their maiden charters following delivery from Jurong Shipyard in Singapore. The jacking incident occurred at Jurong ...